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Bombay, Sept 14. The Mutineers of Cabul acted, and are still without, a leader. They are en* deavouring to unite the tribes to attack Roberts' flank at Stuturgerdun, which was reoccupied on receipt of news of the massacre: N"o hostile movement has as yet taken place. A letter from the Ameer to the Viceroy, written subsequent to the massacre, declared sincere friendship. There being conflicting accounts as to his sincerity and attitude, the Imperial Government were somewhat distrustful of the sincerity of his protestations. General Roberts received instructions to ask him for proof of his friendship in a practical manner. The frontier is perfectly quiet ; no hostile signs. Perfect tranquility at Candabur.
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London, Sept 13. Latest news from Afghanistan states that the rebellion is spreading to the Alfredia. Other mountaineers are organising to oppose the British. English garrisons at Candahar and Gellalabad are compelled to exercise great vigilance to prevent tha inhabitants from openly joining the rebels. General Massie awaits reinforcements before advancing beyond Shular G-artere. General Roberts telegraphs to the Viceroy that the situation is most alarming and calling for ' reinforcements. Without double the number in the field is is impossible to make a dash on Cabul.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XII, Issue 3514, 16 September 1879, Page 2
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